This application is notified under section 17SC of the Conservation Act 1987. The Minister of Conservation has received an application for a lease, licence and easement concession.
Application details
Applicant: Clive Knolles Family Trust
Location of proposed activity: Sounds Foreshore Reserve adjoining Lot 2, DP 1862 on Monkey Bay
Concession types: Lease, licence and easement
Summary of proposal: To authorise an existing boatshed (previously authorised under NM-30558-SFR), other existing structures, and easements (electricity/water supply) on the Sounds Foreshore Reserve (Monkey Bay) that have not previously been authorised. The applicant has applied for a term of 30 years.
Application number: 125867-OTH
Application documents:
How to make a submission
Any person or organisation may make a submission in writing to the Director-General on the proposal.
Submissions close 5 pm 11 August 2026.
1. Prepare your submission
Record what you think in the submission form.
Any person or organisation wishing to be heard at a possible hearing in support of their submission must request an opportunity to appear before the Director-General. This request must be included in your submission.
2. Send us your submission
Send your submission by email or post. You'll get a confirmation email or letter when a submission has been received.
Email: cdubieniec@doc.govt.nz
Subject line: Submission on Application 125867-OTH
Post:
Director-General
Department of Conservation
Private Bag 4715
Christchurch Mail Centre
Christchurch 8140
Attention: Colm Dubieniec, Permissions Advisor (Re: Application 125867-OTH)
Once submitted, submitters' information is subject to the Official Information Act 1982 and may be released under that Act. If you wish to keep any part of your submission confidential, state this in writing when making your submission.
What happens next
After submissions close:
1. DOC will analyse and consider all submissions.
2. A hearing will be held if there have been requests to be heard by the Director-General.
3. If you have expressed an interest in presenting your submission at a hearing, you'll be contacted by DOC regarding this.
4. DOC will analyse and consider information raised at the hearing if a hearing occurs.
5. DOC will make a recommendation to the Minister of Conservation.
6. The Minister of Conservation will make a decision on the application.
Hearing details
If a hearing is required, it's likely to occur in the week starting 31 August 2026.
Decision
No details at this point. Details, such as submissions and the decision outcome, will be added when they are available.
DOC comment regarding publicly notified applications
The Minister of Conservation has made no determination regarding the suitability of this proposed concession on public conservation land. This public notification should not be interpreted as an intention on the part of the Minister of Conservation to grant the proposed concession.
Contact
If you have a question about the application or the submission process you can contact Colm Dubieniec, Permissions Advisor. Email: cdubieniec@doc.govt.nz